America #2 Review

Writer: Gabby Rivera / Artist: Joe Quinones, Ming Doyle/ Marvel Comics It’s a trip back in time as we catch up with America Chavez post punching Hitler. If meeting Captain America wasn’t enough of an “oh shit” moment, we see none other than Agent Peggy Carter stop by and want to have a discussion with Chavez. You can’t help but feel the scene that follows with Peggy explaining to Chavez that punching a Nazi is one thing but toppling the figurehead at the top is the main goal is a bit of throwback to the Richard Spencer-Gate where dude was getting decked on sight (because that’s beef on sight). Carter is trying to instill in America (the irony) to think ahead of herself and beyond herself. The emphasis in planning is what gets thrown to the forefront here, but that also begs the question of just how Peggy Carter knew to expect Chavez. We learn that a good spy doesn’t reveal their sources.

Back in the present day, we’re dealing with the realization that America is able to time travel as an ability, however controlling where she travels is a guess more than a destination. We get a glimpse into the help that Chavez was unknowingly provided by her professor, then some visiting dudebros cause issues around campus. There is a lot going on this issue, including another look back at Chavez’s relationship she just got out of and how that sense of lonely is starting to creep up on her. This is the first time we’ve seen America Chavez cry on panel (that I can think of, at least), which …